Lee Cottage

Rating
Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Pets No
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Features

Off road parking
Open fire
Garden / Patio
Cot available
Highchair available
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Washing machine
Broadband / WiFi

Mr Risby
September 2020

“First the positives.”

Lee Cottage is in a fantastic location, situated as it is within 200m of two pubs and an easy 2 minute walk to Stokeley Barton Farm Shop with it's excellent café. The surrounding countryside is wonderful with lots of great walks. Inside the cottage the bathroom and bedroom are very good and the bed comfortable. The shower was powerful enough (though the ceiling mounted rain option was a bit feeble) and there was plenty of hot water. The garden was delightful and was in sun most of the day ...

Lee Cottage is in a fantastic location, situated as it is within 200m of two pubs and an easy 2 minute walk to Stokeley Barton Farm Shop with it's excellent café. The surrounding countryside is wonderful with lots of great walks. Inside the cottage the bathroom and bedroom are very good and the bed comfortable. The shower was powerful enough (though the ceiling mounted rain option was a bit feeble) and there was plenty of hot water. The garden was delightful and was in sun most of the day and had a lovely outlook across the village green. The garden would be improved by the provision of a couple of decent garden chairs. Although it is in the nature of old cottages, the lounge and kitchen were rather dark and dingy. The lounge wasn't helped by the fact that one of the wall lights (the one to the right of the kitchen door) didn't work. In order to make the lounge a better environment it therefore needs to be comfortable and I'm afraid we found that the sofa in there was positively uncomfortable. It really isn't big enough for two to relax on comfortably and although there are the two other chairs these were not very comfortable either. A rug in the lounge would also make it more cosy. The kitchen was OK, though the hotchpotch of crockery was poor. One cereal bowl was badly cracked in two places rendering it unusable and another chipped. Having a single set of matching crockery (it doesn't need to cost much) would give a far better impression. Similarly there was a mixture of cutlery and glasses which lowered the overall feeling of quality. A slotted spoon would be a useful addition to the utensils. There were notes threatening charges if refuse wasn't dealt with correctly, but there were no plastic bags provided to recycle glass/plastics and paper, meaning we brought such things home which really shouldn't be necessary. A welcome pack/letter on arrival would have been a nice touch, as we have previously booked Sykes holidays and these have been provided. This need not cost much, but small gestures go a long way and we felt slightly underwhelmed on arrival. Other points that might be useful for future guests include: the rubber trim along the bottom of the shower screen and the grab handles in the bath need a good clean, as do the bedroom windows which even had cobwebs. We felt one sponge scourer and one toilet roll on arrival were rather stingy so we had to buy dish cloths with which to wipe down surfaces and keep the kitchen clean. There was also no brush to accompany the dustpan. We noted in the particulars that it recommended we take our own oven gloves but these could easily have been provided, especially as other linen and towels were provided. If the owners are concerned about cleaning these, a wipe down rubber one that could easily be sanitised could have been provided. We only noticed the clothes airer laying on top of the decorating ladder under the kingsize bed some days into our stay. Again, it would have been useful to know that this was there to dry washing and walking gear. Now to the key safe. On arrival it took a good 10 minutes to unlock using the given combination. Not the sort of thing you want to battle with after a long journey and you just want to get into your property. We struggled to lock it again on departure as the right-hand button does not seem to pop out properly to allow you to turn the combination wheels. This really needs replacing.
Mr Hindley July 2020

“The property was advertised as having a DVD player.”

This was important to us as a couple in our sixties who don`t go out in the evenings much. The DVD supplied di not connect to the TV as they were incompatible, the DVD being very old and cheap had a double scart lead but the TV being more modern was flat screen withe no scart socket but just the newer HDMI sockets. After several conversations withe more than one agent it proved impossible to get them to understand the problem( or maybe they were just unwilling to understand because to solve it requires an update of the DVD) The problem was compounded by there being no mobile signal in the cottage which is out of your control I accept. The real annoyance came when we returned to the cottage on the Wednesday to find a new double ended scart lead on the table which was of absolutely no use at all as we had already explained that we had one of those but it is incompatible with the TV. Having payed a lot of money to hire the cottage I did not expect to have to search high and low for a non existent piece of equipment which is what the agent asked us to do. Nor did I expect to find an antiquated DVD which was in a cupboard, obviously because the previous occupants couldn`t to get it to work either. So NO I am not happy or satisfied on this occasion.

Thank you for taking the time to give us your feedback. We are sorry that we were not able to resolve the issue with the DVD player satisfactorily during your time at Lee Cottage, the correct lead is now in place. We do apologise for any inconvenience caused, and hope that despite this issue, you were able to enjoy your time in Devon. Owner relations
Mrs Goodrum January 2020

“Very quaint cosy cottage.”

Enjoyed the peace and quiet also the log burning stove. Everything provided and beautifully decorated. Comfortable beds. Convenient parking. The M & S gift box with chocolates and shortbread and other goodies was a nice surprise. Would definitely recommend Lee Cottage.
Mr Wain September 2019

“Had a lovely holiday at Lee Cottage and would certainly recommend to anyone.”

Our only problem was that a couple of times the hob went onto lock and we had to wait for a long time for using it again,we have an induction hob at home and the only thing we think you should check would be that the set of pans do not seem to be for an induction hob. The frying pan is.This is not a complaint as we had a lovely time in such a quaint place .Thankyou
Mr Hennequin September 2019

“Das Häuschen lässt schlichtweg keine Wünsche offen!”

Alle Einrichtungsgegenstände vom Kaminofen über den WLAN-Router bis hin zum Mülleimer sind neuwertig und zeitgemäß funktionsfähig. Die Küche ist mit allem bestens ausgestattet. Geschirr und Bestecke sind kein „Plastikzeug“, sondern hochwertig und entsprechen jedem modernen Haushaltsstandard. Als wir ankamen, war der Kühlschrank nicht nur eingeschaltet, sondern auch Eiswürfel im Fach! Das Bad ist exakt so modern, sauber und funktional eingerichtet, wie auf den Bildern zu sehen. Wasser, heiß, kalt, Regelung: top! Der Wohnraum ist mit dem großen Esstisch und der Couchecke am Kaminofen sehr gemütlich. Die beiden Schlafzimmer sind bis ins Detail liebevoll eingerichtet und - zumindest für englische Verhältnisse - groß genug. Die absolut ruhige Lage des Cottages lässt einen nachts genussvoll schlafen. 50 m rauf gibt‘s mit dem Trademan's Arms ein englisches Restaurant im Pubstil (Reservierung unbedingt empfehlenswert). Das Essen ist "englisch" aber sehr gut und draußen vor der Tür gibt’s einen kleinen Garten, der sich für den Gin Tonic vor dem Essen anbietet oder auch nur für ein paar Bier, bevor man sich im Cottage selbst was zu essen macht. Das Churchhouse Inn 50 m runter ist moderner, zweckmäßiger, aber auch größer und hat ebenfalls vernünftiges Essen. Von dort unterhalb der Kirche (nur alle 2 Wochen gibt’s Sonntagmorgen mal Glockengeläut!) geht auch der Wanderpfad aber, der in 30 Minuten nach Torcross zum Meer führt. Vorbei am Stokeley Farmshop (15 Gehminuten). Ein Muss! Alles, was man für den Alltag an Lebensmitteln und Kleinkram (Papiertücher usw.) braucht, ein toller Coffeshop mit Essen vom Frühstück bis Fish and Chips und daneben die Barlounge mit Ale und Cider, 9 bis 17 Uhr geöffnet mit schönem großem Außenbereich. Und wer ein bisschen weiter wegwill: mehrmals als Tag fahren Busse direkt aus dem Ort in Richtung Plymouth oder Dartmouth. Wir haben uns eine Woche bei bestem Wetter fantastisch wohlgefühlt und können das Cottage nur uneingeschränkt empfehlen.
“Clear terms and conditions; several and flexible payment options; nice homepage ...”

Clear terms and conditions; several and flexible payment options; nice homepage with a lots of photos and a sufficient description

Once again, thank you for your five star review regarding your recent stay at Lee Cottage. We hope you were able to enjoy the recent sunshine and hope to welcome you back soon! Owner relations
Miss Debra Povey

“Lovely cottage very well equipped!”

Lee Cottage has recently been refurbished throughout, so it’s good to hear you enjoyed your stay. Once again, thanks for leaving feedback, we hope you to book again with Coast & Country Cottages soon! Owner relations
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The property

Lee Cottage is a charming 17th Century Grade II cottage, full of original character features, situated in the traditional village of Stokenham, just a five minute drive from the picturesque Start Bay coastline. The cottage is accessed via stone steps leading down from the parking area (for one car) into a small ground floor lobby.

All the living accommodation is on this level.

The well equipped galley kitchen has fitted units, wooden worktops, Belfast sink, four ring Neff halogen hob and electric oven.

Cosy sitting/dining room has a feature fireplace with wood-burning stove, comfortable seating, plus a wooden dining table with bench seating and chairs. Also on the ground floor is the newly refurbished family bathroom, with a bath and ceiling mounted rainhead shower.

A lovely oak staircase leads up to the two first floor bedrooms.

Bedroom one is a double with King-size bed.

An additional day bed is available for an extra toddler on request.

Bedroom two is a twin room with two wooden framed single beds. Outside, there is a small furnished terrace directly outside the cottage.

In addition, there is a small garden set a few metres from the cottage down a cobbled path and over a very quiet lane.

The garden adjoins the village green and contains a patio area, lawn, fire pit, log store and picnic table.

Wireless broadband internet is now available, This cosy, charming cottage provides delightful accommodation for those looking for a convenient base, from which to enjoy the beautiful Start Bay coastline.

Summary

Two bedrooms: 1x King and 1x Twin
Family bathroom has a bath, ceiling mounted rain head shower, hand-held shower, wash-hand basin with cupboard, w.c
and heated towel rail
Sitting / Dining room
Kitchen
Garden
Underfloor heating downstairs and rads upstairs
Fridge with ice box, washing machine, oven, hob, microwave, toaster, kettle, and Nespresso machine (pods not supplied)
TV, DVD
Parking for one car
Small garden
Bed linen and towels supplied
No pets
No smoking
Wi-Fi provided
Small furnished terrace
Garden

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £200.

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About the location

STOKENHAM

Kingsbridge 7 miles; Dartmouth 10 miles; Plymouth 25 miles

A Saxon village in Devon on the south coast in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty that offers incredible panoramic views, historical and beautiful buildings and 7 miles of stunning coastline. Stokenham has been well-known for its fishing and farming and has recently become a very popular tourist destination for its beautiful beaches and charming buildings. It is a parish honing seven other settlements, Stokenham itself offers two good pubs including one thatched pub from the 14th century, as well as an ancient church and Manor House. The area of Devon is brimming with beautiful locations, some of the best within driving distance are Kingsbridge, Dartmouth and Plymouth, all delightful destinations.

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Lee Cottage

Stokenham, Devon (Ref. 995563)

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Features

“First the positives.”

“The property was advertised as having a DVD player.”

“Very quaint cosy cottage.”

“Had a lovely holiday at Lee Cottage and would certainly recommend to anyone.”

“Das Häuschen lässt schlichtweg keine Wünsche offen!”

“Clear terms and conditions; several and flexible payment options; nice homepage ...”

“Lovely cottage very well equipped!”

The property

Summary

Awards & accreditations

About the location

STOKENHAM